Inspect the dates: False news stories may contain timelines that make no sense, or event dates that may have been altered.

Check the evidence: Check the author's sources to confirm that they are accurate.

Look at other reports: If no other news source is reporting the same story, it may indicate that the story is false.

Is the story a joke? Sometimes false news stories can be hard to distiniguish from humour or satire. Check whether the source is known for parody and whether the story's details suggest it may be for fun.

Blatant lies: Some stories are intentionally false

Donald Trump slams White House Correspondents' Dinner as he speaks to supporters